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The Senior Exercise Blog keeps you up-to-date with all fitness and weight training additions and changes to the Senior-Exercise-Central.com Web site. Plus late breaking health and fitness news.en-usSenior exerciseThu, 3 Aug 2017 14:47:14 -0400Thu, 3 Aug 2017 14:47:14 -0400senior-exercise-central.comYour Home Gym Equipment Guidehttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/home-gym-equipment.html61c34b2fada2962fe983fd4532c5f9b9Training at home can be an advantage. Understand what to look for when considering home gym equipment.Thu, 3 Aug 2017 14:47:12 -0400Ab Exercise and Six-Packshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/ab-exercise.html37391a3b40e3a318bd22febddb60893dWhat ab exercise will give you a six-pack? The truth may surprise you. You can learn about it here.Sun, 28 May 2017 14:47:21 -0400Senior nutritionhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-nutrition.html590d286d9115ae58a54b78e448c2336bBasic senior nutrition means success. Diets often fail in the long term because they are too complicated. It is practical and simplified here. Tue, 23 May 2017 14:36:09 -0400Resistance Bands Training for Seniorshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/resistance-bands.htmle3717fa5871db3352974004125200966Strength training equipment prices range from very high to inexpensive. Resistance bands are effective and a great bargain.Wed, 3 May 2017 14:10:20 -0400Resistance Band Traininghttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/resistance-band.html91fd7b80e4662adb9ccf6cc011f88eedStrength training equipment prices range from very high to inexpensive. The resistance band is one of the best bargains around.Tue, 2 May 2017 15:20:48 -0400Is a Personal Trainer Necessary?http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/personal-trainer.html4cdfd456adf4b3a6da148a8f61f4d7cdA personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals. But do you really need one? Learn about it here.Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:19:48 -0400senior kettlebells Build Strength and Muscle Endurancehttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-kettlebells.html24848224647f50330e778b6f328b332eExercise with senior kettlebells builds hard bodies, strength and fitness in men and women.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:59:13 -0400Motivated by the SEALS at 70http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/motivated-by-the-seals-at-70.html324c7418d468449ba042542a48916923I lifted for years, and very much enjoyed doing so. However, in my late 60's, my elbows, shoulders and knees ached for days after hard training. I decidedSat, 1 Apr 2017 13:46:57 -0400Bodyweight Exercises Build Strong Bodieshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/bodyweight-exercises.html352be550ebd9d868e4d8b82dec32c9bbBodyweight exercises done properly build strength and fitness. You don't need expensive equipment to be fit. Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:04:12 -0400Cardio is Essential for Seniorshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/cardio.html80671484a3effb2bab54949b8ffd6eebCardio is essential for seniors, but overdoing it can be bad. Know your options and what is right for you.Sun, 5 Mar 2017 13:40:37 -0500High intensity interval training: should seniors do it?http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/high-intensity-interval-training.htmla05a7629f38ea17fdd2772f99b28a34eIs the high intensity interval training model appropriate for seniors? Your questions are answered here.Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:42:03 -0500Peary Rader Big Arms Routinehttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/peary-rader-arms.html9216f61c7e264aca22fd834106970968Peary Rader's pre-steroid Iron Man magazine explained how to gain up to 3/4-inch to your arms in one day.Sat, 4 Feb 2017 14:42:42 -05004 Day Splits with weightshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/4-day-splits.htmla843158e231d6777196811b895fe40e84 day splits with weights is great bodybuilding system.Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:51:02 -0500Supesets for seniors mean efficient workouts.http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/supersets-for-seniors.htmla4db9065a11eed2d68398dcae7d52e30Many workouts don't give you the most bang for your buck. But supersets are super efficient. Try them here.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:40:44 -0500Down the rack training for seniors.http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/down-the-rack.htmlc3d5b7db1e068f8034ec4c67fe2340a2Senior fitness trainees can use down the rack workouts to build muscle.Fri, 2 Dec 2016 14:19:49 -0500A Senior Workout Classic for Bodybuilder Seniorshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-workout.html0901bb77a8b099250e16860330937d4aSome typical weight training workouts are too strenuous for seniors. This one is easy to make senior friendly.Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:18:43 -0500Big strong arms for seniorshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/big-strong-arms.html799f50b5a7bff6b256f3907ec9aea777Even after turning 50, seniors can still build big strong arms.Tue, 1 Nov 2016 23:05:16 -0400Escalating Density Training for Seniorshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/Escalating-Density-Training.html788eb4af64490bf91aa6267f64f6cd66Even seniors, those folks over 50, can build bigger, stronger muscle fast with Escalating Density Training.Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:13:44 -040055 and getting Bored? Here are some Ideas.http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/55-and-getting-bored-here-are-some-ideas.html28849afd96e2ae1b1777df7ca053ef3cI'm a 55 year old male living in Chandler AZ. I spent 30 years in Law enforcement teaching and training fitness and self defense. I retired in 2014 butSun, 16 Aug 2015 17:33:31 -0400Achy joints solutionhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/resistance-band.html91fd7b80e4662adb9ccf6cc011f88eed-cpAnybody with achy joints should look into resistance-band training. The bands tax your muscles but are easy on tendons and ligaments.Thu, 6 Aug 2015 13:00:27 -0400When I turned 80http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/when-i-turned-80.html71a374f74c1cccaa0c67d9c17c8cc11c...was the day I had a heart attack - the ultimate party pooper. I had been on notice that my aortic valve was closing and had booked in for a replacement.Mon, 3 Aug 2015 13:56:06 -0400Still at it at age 74http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/still-at-it-at-age-74.html974ddbf4bc2f429f557624c87a5eeaefI started working out in my teens. Joined a gym around 1959 when a senior in high school but it went out of business a year later. Then mostly worked outSun, 2 Aug 2015 13:52:51 -0400Derailed early, but on the right track for 40 yearshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/derailed-early-but-on-the-right-track-for-40-years.html63f22767227ac5b0e8244d55585c75d8I was a little suburban butterball in my early childhood in the '50's. My parents got me into age group swimming around 10 years old, I grew like a weedSat, 1 Aug 2015 17:33:22 -0400Got a fitness question?http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/questions-and-comments.html#.VZltBqb9oYE46d147df75bcc0df1f2e56f81b1a2253Ask your question and get an honest answer. Or maybe your question has already been answered. Either way, go here . . .Sun, 5 Jul 2015 13:56:52 -0400Learn to swimhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/swimming.html055ba277ba798f3ae3f5defb6e6df4e8It's the beginning of western hemisphere summer. Swimmers love it. And non-swimmers can and should become swimmers. Practical advice follows . . .Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:22:27 -0400Dietary Supplementshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/dietary-supplements.htmlc63271df98946bb38ba59121d392d86dDietary supplements can help, or just waste money. Discover what to look for here.Sat, 30 May 2015 18:38:18 -0400Can the right diet prevent cancer?http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Can-the-right-diet-prevent-cancer2b409c6cc6c3decc8198cf667532e65aHere's some no nonsense, realistic diet information from Scientific American. However, the text is very short. I recommend the seven minute podcast at the end of the text. It's well worth your time . . .Thu, 21 May 2015 11:33:50 -0400Clean & Presshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/clean-and-press.html081a12b6b19338c7328c912819a0a010One of the best all around, full body exercises you can do is the Clean & Press. Watch a short video clip with some written instruction. I'm using a set of dumbbells to illustrate . . .Sun, 17 May 2015 12:43:10 -0400Alligator pushupshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/alligator-pushups.htmlf2c39764a920a5e1789a3715532e794fStandard military type pushups are great, but getting creative is good too. Try alligator pushups, for example. They engage your entire body. Watch a short video . . .Thu, 7 May 2015 14:32:39 -0400A short history of Iron Man's creatorhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/Peary-Rader.htmla6d0f02eb52d7dc20bad611faabfafe1If you enjoy lifting and pumping iron, the story of the good, decent man who created the old Iron Man magazine should appeal to you. Please read on . . .Thu, 2 Apr 2015 12:31:43 -0400Fascinating fitness storieshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/your-fitness-story.html48f2c3c96bb4a62eb0cb3891b0aabf83Some very interesting people have shared their personal fitness stories. You can discover them here. And maybe you have one of your own you'd like to share. Take a look at . . .Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:24:22 -0500The all mighty Burpeehttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/burpees.html5bb8793098d53060b2b2117cc3a1183bThe Burpee, or squat thrust, is tops when it comes to bodyweight only exercises. But are they too tough for seniors? Not necessarily. Yes, they're a challenge, so treat them with respect. But don't let their reputation scare you off. And both ladies and gentlemen can do them. The following short video will show you how to start off easy and work up.Sat, 7 Feb 2015 13:54:19 -0500When sitting becomes a health riskhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#When-sitting-becomes-a-health-risk1a8c278cfaf77529d5bf7984569a49bcMore and more time spent sitting at the computer (or TV) means greater health risks, this according to a local doctor writing in the newspaper. Even daily workouts may not be enough compensation to overcome the harm done from sedentary lifestyles. Please read on . . .Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:34:09 -0500Tame your sweet toothhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Tame-your-sweet-tooth638fa740745d4504686c4289c45d45a2Jack LaLanne (http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/Jack-LaLanne.html) was way, way ahead of his time when he warned us of the dangers of added sugar in our diets. Now scientists at University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) confirm it.Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:49:11 -0500A New Year's fitness resolutionhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/dive-bomber-pushups.html1c7fe6d2b99b87d8554558260c3c321dHere's a quick, simple New Year's resolution for senior fitness buffs. Learn to do Dive Bombers. Difficult at first, but you'll learn to love 'em. (Total beginners should first master standard pushups.) Instruction video follows . . .Mon, 5 Jan 2015 13:30:41 -0500Plant based dietshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Plant-based-diets712f91b6eb08447f7c6c2e8bf2d18bc0Meat, especially red meat, will take a serious hit if some suggested government guidelines are put in place. Watch for the meat industry to cry foul. Get the facts here . . .Fri, 2 Jan 2015 18:31:30 -0500Extending lifespanhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Extending-lifespan50c37e719f93aafe4a9950802c7845b5Is a common pain reliever a key to longevity? The Buck Institute on Aging says some of their studies indicate that may be the case. Read more about it here . . .Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:31:48 -0500Calorie Countshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Calorie-Countsa37229470a14aff99e57eacdc74196e0Most people think restaurant calorie count menus are beneficial. What do you think? See survey results below . . .Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:02:22 -0500Does Working Out Affect Testosterone Levels?http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Does-Working-Out-Affect-Testosterone-Levels6d052512c3841b1925310d4bc32725c0Web MD considers the question. See below . . .Fri, 5 Dec 2014 01:04:56 -0500Holiday Shopping Help for Fitness Folkshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/home-gym-equipment.html#.VICSUYf9oYE7f2cb63c48780a71237b87b2ed569e3aPut home gym accessories on your Christmas gift list, for yourself or that fitness buff you care about. The following provides some ideas about what's needed and where to look . . .Thu, 4 Dec 2014 11:59:50 -0500Something mature athletes should considerhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Something-mature-athletes-should-consider78d9ec71c430041f03a5516187d4f331Cardiovascular screening may be worthwhile for middle-aged athletes, according to a report in Reuters Health.Tue, 2 Dec 2014 17:03:02 -0500Good example of senior fitnesshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Good-example-of-senior-fitnessf97586ab53c68156faad46cbc4bd1cfb<object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/Z3ZcjGm5gGg?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.senior-exercise-central.com//www.youtube.com/v/Z3ZcjGm5gGg?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
Franco Well is a vegetarian trainee who, at age 65, does 16 clean pullups. That's pretty good, I'd say. -LoganTue, 16 Sep 2014 12:16:20 -0400The Once and Future Type 2 Diabetichttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/the-once-and-future-type-2-diabetic.htmle4c2e525ac2bc619b12e99ee189eae61Hi, I am now 63 years old. I have always been reasonably fit - lots of jogging while I was younger, plus bush-walking (hiking for non-Australians), cross-countryTue, 16 Sep 2014 11:14:34 -0400Don't get caught carrying a spare tirehttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/ab-exercise.html#.UxieKl79oYFbdefd218183b90e180812f93783ac5f8Spring is just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere. Swimsuit and shorts weather follow. Get the jump on the sunshine season now by trimming down and firming up your abs. Your time is valuable. Don't waste it on nonsense claims about how to defeat excess fat. The following will put you on the right track . . .Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:14:10 -0500Shirley Rupp, a weight trained grandmother takes on a muggerhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/shirley-rupp.htmlf214a3ff254750a4bddfcc6b7ce77116A thief's attempt backfires when he tries to rob Shirley Rupp a 64-year-old grandmother.Sun, 26 Jan 2014 18:43:18 -0500Grandma got mad as hell and wouldn't take it anymorehttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Grandma-got-mad-as-hell-and-wouldnt-take-it-anymore32d147d5ae9da1fad600dc82741d84d3Pumping iron has fringe benefits. A fit grandmother of six takes on a scumbag purse thief. Pardon my delight, but I love it!Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:28:08 -0500Flexibility Exerciseshttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/flexibility-exercises.htmlec08958d7203f8bc98d5f38850224078Flexibility exercises will make you a supple senior and improve your balance. Discover them here . . .Thu, 9 Jan 2014 11:58:48 -0500Should we toss our vitamin pills?http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Should-we-toss-our-vitamin-pillsd6b3da1d5eb6bdb017b455443be75b03The attached report should start a firestorm. The New York Times asks: "Should we toss our vitamin pills?" They say a lot of doctors say we should. What do I think? I'm not a doctor or dietician. But I try to stay informed on the subject. I come down on the side that says Americans, in general, are over overdosed and over supplemented. My own thoughts on the subject are here: http://www.senior-exercise-central.com/dietary-supplements.html. The following report is from the NY Times . . .Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:58:37 -0500Walking: don't give it short shrift as a fitness optionhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/senior-exercise-blog.html#Walking-dont-give-it-short-shrift-as-a-fitness-option74af74103929e9229017677be538ee71A lot of people discount plain old walking as a worthwhile fitness option. But Web MD points out that regular walking, even at a leisurely pace, has great value. For example, it apparently cuts rather dramatically the risk of strokes. Personally, I like a brisk pace. But casual walking is nothing to sneer at. See below . . .Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:45:42 -0500Have your own home gymhttp://www.senior-exercise-central.com/home-gym-equipment.html61c34b2fada2962fe983fd4532c5f9b9-cpHaving your own gym at home is easier than you might think. Keep it simple but effective. Or make it extensive. It all depends on how much space you have, your preferences, and budget. Here's how to start . . .Mon, 4 Nov 2013 16:31:02 -0500